Welfare

[It is a major concern of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to care for the physical, as well as the spiritual, Welfare of its own members, and of others as far as possible. There are theological foundations for LDS attitudes toward such subjects as Blessings; Community; Love; Matter; Physical Body; Poverty, Attitudes Toward; Righteousness; and Wealth, Attitudes Toward. Institutionally, the Church operates an extensive program that delivers food, clothing, and other essentials of life to those in need. See Bishop's Storehouse; Compassionate Service; Deseret Industries; Elder, Melchizedek Priesthood; Fast Offerings; Hospitals; Relief Society; Social Services; Ward Welfare Committee; Welfare Farms; Welfare Services; and Welfare Square. It encourages and assists members in finding suitable employment. See Business; Deseret Industries; Education; Occupational Status; Social Services; and Work, Role of. For specialized services to the disabled, see Blind, Materials for theand Deaf, Materials for the. The Church counsels all its members to store food and commodities in preparation for possible disasters. See Emergency Preparednessand Self-Sufficiency (Self-Reliance). It also extends aid and assistance to other peoples of the world in times of emergency. See Calamities and Disasters; Economic Aid; and Humanitarian Service.]

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